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Forum: Rotorheads
24th Apr 2024, 07:16
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Dick Smith

Thanks very much Nescafe, that is greatly...

Thanks very much Nescafe, that is greatly appreciated and I've now made contact with Jamie.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2024, 11:03
Replies: 15
Views: 4,017
Posted By Dick Smith

Yep. I flew with Ian Smith and Nancy-Bird...

Yep. I flew with Ian Smith and Nancy-Bird Walton.

Highlights were the night at Forest and meeting Sir Douglas Bader!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jan 2024, 05:27
Replies: 20
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dick Smith

Too few instrument ratings?

In the January 2024 issue of the US AOPA Pilot Magazine, it states:

Why is it so much lower in Australia? Could it be the reason for so many weather related fatalities?

In the US, when you get...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Nov 2023, 01:21
Replies: 60
Views: 21,558
Posted By Dick Smith

Cessna Challenger Learjet. - I luv it!

Cessna Challenger Learjet. - I luv it!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Oct 2023, 08:29
Replies: 41
Views: 9,065
Posted By Dick Smith

Traffic. Yes I was chairman of CAA when mandatory...

Traffic. Yes I was chairman of CAA when mandatory 30 minute full position reporting for VFR was removed

Saved the industry over a billion since then.

It will be interesting to see if a return...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Oct 2023, 05:53
Replies: 63
Views: 8,374
Posted By Dick Smith

At last some real evidence!

At last some real evidence!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2023, 06:31
Replies: 259
Views: 80,705
Posted By Dick Smith

It's about 3 km from my strip. Deepest...

It's about 3 km from my strip. Deepest condolences.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2023, 07:44
Replies: 63
Views: 8,374
Posted By Dick Smith

Yes. As someone said previously-the human power...

Yes. As someone said previously-the human power of imagination and self delusion is unlimited
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Oct 2023, 05:56
Replies: 63
Views: 8,374
Posted By Dick Smith

Yes. The human power of imagination and self...

Yes. The human power of imagination and self delusion is unlimited!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2023, 23:43
Replies: 63
Views: 8,374
Posted By Dick Smith

Westall 1966 flying saucer incident

I have been talking to Andrew Greenwood, who was a teacher at Westall High School not far from Moorabbin Airport, when a UFO was sighted near the school on 6 April 1966. It has become quite famous –...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2023, 09:15
Replies: 17
Views: 2,604
Posted By Dick Smith

I had lunch today with Hayden at Wyong. He is...

I had lunch today with Hayden at Wyong. He is going really well.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Sep 2023, 03:27
Replies: 26
Views: 3,631
Posted By Dick Smith

Morno. Do you work for the Minister or the...

Morno. Do you work for the Minister or the Department?

There must be another explanation for why aircraft numbers are down.

Yes. Roads are better but that is hardly the reason for such a drop...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2023, 22:38
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

There has clearly been an airspace chart produced...

There has clearly been an airspace chart produced as that was shown at the meeting.

It appears there is lots of en route class D which was previously class G.

I have heard claims that VFR will...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2023, 22:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,631
Posted By Dick Smith

Very mysterious! Why would there be such a large...

Very mysterious! Why would there be such a large drop off of aircraft attending the Birdsville races?

Is it a lack of perceived friendliness?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2023, 07:35
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By Dick Smith

Parer and McIntosh are being inducted into the...

Parer and McIntosh are being inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame later this year.
Well deserved!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2023, 07:05
Replies: 26
Views: 3,631
Posted By Dick Smith

If ever there is an example of the destruction of...

If ever there is an example of the destruction of GA in Australia it's shown by the staggering reduction in the number of planes attending the Birdsville races.

In the good old days I think the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Sep 2023, 05:32
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By Dick Smith

Ray Parer & John McIntosh - historic landing in 1920

Aviation enthusiasts may be interested in the attached article in relation to the Parer & McIntosh forced landing just south of Culcairn NSW in 1920.

Here is also a link ...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Sep 2023, 02:33
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

Amazing situation. When will those...

Amazing situation.

When will those effected know the facts?

Or do we need Wikileaks?

And this is supposed to be a rumour network- what then are the rumours?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2023, 05:32
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

I understand all of the heads of the recreational...

I understand all of the heads of the recreational and GA groups attended.

I am told that the proposal was considered a disaster by most of those present with lots more Class D controlled airspace...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2023, 02:49
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

Just as I don't sign non disclosure agreements I...

Just as I don't sign non disclosure agreements I also don't publish private emails that are sent to me.
Nice try but sorry!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Sep 2023, 02:05
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

Strangely the invitation did not come from the...

Strangely the invitation did not come from the Airspace people at CASA but from the Department

It appears that now all the heads of the " letter" organisations know exactly what is planned but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Sep 2023, 06:28
Replies: 69
Views: 13,187
Posted By Dick Smith

Secret airspace meeting at Bankstown Airport

Yesterday afternoon at Bankstown, there was a meeting to discuss the airspace changes necessary for the implementation of the Nancy Bird Walton Airport in western Sydney.

I was sent an email...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jun 2023, 01:29
Replies: 59
Views: 13,212
Posted By Dick Smith

The authorities must have completed an airspace...

The authorities must have completed an airspace design proposal for the airport.

I wonder when it will be released?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Mar 2023, 01:27
Replies: 118
Views: 25,598
Posted By Dick Smith

I went on Thursday. Brilliant show. Probably the...

I went on Thursday. Brilliant show. Probably the best Aussie air show I have ever been to.
Walking inside the C5 was a highlight
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2023, 06:06
Replies: 455
Views: 265,373
Posted By Dick Smith

Very sad. Condolences

Very sad. Condolences
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